Posts Tagged ‘borrower’

A Credit Crunch is…

Wednesday, July 27th, 2011

A credit crunch is a period when lenders are unwilling to provide loans to borrowers. Generally a lender will extend credit to a borrower under the assumption they will be paid back with interest. But when the economy is bad, lenders become hesitant to make loans for fear of losing their money.

A Borrower is…

Thursday, November 5th, 2009

A borrower is someone to whom money is lent with the expectation that it will be paid back. If you’re not planning on paying it back, it’s either a gift or you’re stealing.

A Lender is…

Tuesday, October 27th, 2009

A lender is any person or business that makes loans. A lender gives a borrower money because the lender expects to be paid back not only the initial amount he or she lent – the principal – but also interest.